Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 2.0% cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $73,511 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Scranton
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Scranton, PA
Compared to Fort Wayne, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  7.4% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher